Shenzhou

British  

/ ˈʃɛnˈdʒəʊ /

noun

1. any of a series of manned Chinese spacecraft

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Etymology

Origin of Shenzhou

C20: Chinese: divine craft or divine mechanism

Example Sentences

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was up 0.3%, with clothing manufacturer Shenzhou International Group climbing 4.4%, while China’s benchmark Shanghai Composite rose 0.9%

From The Wall Street Journal

But it was launched early after a suspected space debris strike to the Shenzhou-20 return capsule made it unsafe for re-entry to Earth, leaving its crew briefly stranded.

From Barron's

The accelerated launch ensures Shenzhou-21 astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang have a safe return option.

From Barron's

Recent Shenzhou missions have been used to crew China's Tiangong space station, exchanging teams of three astronauts every six months.

From Barron's

Shenzhou-22 was originally slated for a crewed launch in 2026.

From Barron's